A tool is usually more simple than a machine; it is generally used with the hand, whilst a machine is frequently moved by animal or steam power.
CHARLES BABBAGEA tool is usually more simple than a machine; it is generally used with the hand, whilst a machine is frequently moved by animal or steam power.
CHARLES BABBAGEI have no desire to write my own biography, as long as I have strength and means to do better work.
CHARLES BABBAGESome kinds of nails, such as those used for defending the soles of coarse shoes, called hobnails, require a particular form of the head, which is made by the stroke of a die.
CHARLES BABBAGEThere is, however, another purpose to which academies contribute. When they consist of a limited number of persons, eminent for their knowledge, it becomes an object of ambition to be admitted on their list.
CHARLES BABBAGEPerhaps it would be better for science, that all criticism should be avowed.
CHARLES BABBAGEA young man passes from our public schools to the universities, ignorant almost of the elements of every branch of useful knowledge.
CHARLES BABBAGEWhenever the work is itself light, it becomes necessary, in order to economize time, to increase the velocity.
CHARLES BABBAGEFor one person who is blessed with the power of invention, many will always be found who have the capacity of applying principles.
CHARLES BABBAGEIn mathematics we have long since drawn the rein, and given over a hopeless race.
CHARLES BABBAGETo those who have chosen the profession of medicine, a knowledge of chemistry, and of some branches of natural history, and, indeed, of several other departments of science, affords useful assistance.
CHARLES BABBAGEThe public character of every public servant is legitimate subject of discussion, and his fitness or unfitness for office may be fairly canvassed by any person.
CHARLES BABBAGEThe Council of the Royal Society is a collection of men who elect each other to office and then dine together at the expense of this society to praise each other over wine and give each other medals.
CHARLES BABBAGEI am inclined to attach some importance to the new system of manufacturing; and venture to throw it out with the hope of its receiving a full discussion among those who are most interested in the subject.
CHARLES BABBAGEAt each increase of knowledge, as well as on the contrivance of every new tool, human labour becomes abridged.
CHARLES BABBAGETelegraphs are machines for conveying information over extensive lines with great rapidity.
CHARLES BABBAGEWhat is there in a name? It is merely an empty basket, until you put something into it.
CHARLES BABBAGE